Cooking Ebbeh with Isatou Jatta

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein and canned tuna is often less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor while maintaining color.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a similar taste profile.

Boil the cassava until tender.

Remove the cassava, pound it and return it to the cooking pot.

Add remaining ingredients.

Continue to simmer until all ingredients are cooked.

Add cassava powder for thickening the sauce.

Adjust the seasoning as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens